Chicago Health Dept
3848 N HARLEM AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2017.
7 inspections on record since 2013 · Last inspected Oct 2017.
Last inspected Oct 2017. Records may not reflect current conditions.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR) AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR).
FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
FOUND OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FRONT BAR AREA BY SODA GUN HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ALSO FOUND (2) REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA, RUBBER GASKETS AROUND WALK IN COOLER BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES AND DRAIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR) AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR).
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA AND IN PREP/STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER (3) EXPOSED HAND SINKS PREP AND BAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ONCE, ALL SINKS MUST BE FULLY STOCKED, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-030
NO LICENSE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE FOODS AREA COOKED AND PREPARED, INSTRUCTED THAT A FOOD MANGER MUST BE ON DUTY ALL TIMES FOODS AREA COOKED AND SERVED, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-012
CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 12/10/2015, REPORT # 1591537, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 4 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN REAR BAR, SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT, REAR BAR AND IN BASEMENT. 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE (LEFT SIDE) AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAR AREA. 45 INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 4 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN REAR BAR, SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT, REAR BAR AND IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE (LEFT SIDE) AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAR AREA.
INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under 3 compartment sink in bar areas not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas need cleaning(corners).
Peeling paint/plaster on wall by front bar area, shall be repaired/sealed.
Employee bathroom door missing self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.
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